Trump's Partisan Play on the FCC: A Threat to Media Independence The nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission gives Republicans a 3 1 majority for the first time in recent history, marking a significant shift in the balance of power at the agency.
This break from tradition raises serious questions about the future of media regulation and the independence of the FCC.
A longstanding norm has been maintaining a one vote majority, allowing each party to have some degree of influence over the agency's decisions.